Recapitalisations raise tax issues in Switzerland Many businesses have required recapitalisation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bastian Thurneysen and Rolf Wüthrich of burckhardt explain why it is vital to consider how capital is provided to avoid... By Rolf Wüthrich & Bastian Thurneysen March 08 2022
Applying Swiss interest rates to advances or loans in 2022 Peter von Burg and Rolf Wüthrich of burckhardt discuss interest rates applicable to advances or loans in Switzerland and consider the consequences of non-compliance. By Rolf Wüthrich & Peter von Burg February 23 2022
Abolition of issuance stamp duty on equity partially strengthens Swiss business location Rolf Wüthrich of burckhardt law firm summarises the impact of the envisaged abolition of the Swiss issuance stamp duty and explains why further reform would make Switzerland even more attractive... By Rolf Wüthrich August 19 2021
Switzerland steps up CRS implementation Rolf Wüthrich of burckhardt Ltd explains how Switzerland is improving its compliance and reporting functions to strengthen the country’s reputation as a global business centre. By Rolf Wüthrich February 11 2021
Switzerland to strengthen its position as a bond and intra-group financing location Rolf Wüthrich of burckhardt Ltd considers how proposed changes to Swiss withholding tax and the stamp duty system can strengthen the country’s capital market and attract foreign investors. By Rolf Wüthrich July 21 2020
Switzerland’s rules on mutual agreement procedures seeks to ensure legal certainty New legislation governing Switzerland’s network of double tax agreements responds to the OECD’s minimum standards in preventing treaty abuse and improving the dispute resolution process. By Rolf Wüthrich February 05 2020
Switzerland updates tax ruling procedures Switzerland’s federal tax administration has published an update on its tax ruling practice for federal taxes, withholding taxes (WHT) and stamp duty as it nears a second referendum on corporate... By Rolf Wüthrich May 31 2019
Switzerland implements the Global Forum’s transparency recommendations Switzerland receives an unprecedented number of information exchange requests every year by foreign countries. Burckhardt Law’s Rolf Wüthrich explores how the private banking state is amending its exchange obligations around... By Rolf Wüthrich March 13 2019